Located in the San Isabel National Forest at an altitude of 9,780 feet, Turquoise Lake is just 5 minutes west of Leadville, Colorado. There are 9 campgrounds near the lake, with 8 of them being on the east end including Baby Doe. The campgrounds are named after famous local mines or the people who owned them. Excellent cell service is available from both Verizon & AT&T on the east end of the lake. Turquoise Lake Loop Road is a 15.5-mile paved scenic route with several overlooks. The road also connects to the May Queen Campground, which is the only campground on the west end of the lake. Turquoise Lake has several boat ramps as well as hiking and biking trails.
Baby Doe Campground Details:
50 Campsites in 2 loops
Reservable Sites 2, 3, 6-24, 26, 28-31, 33-48
ADA Accessible Sites 7-11, 39, 41
Lake View Campsites
3 Water Stations
4 Vault Toilets
Turquoise Lake is a short drive from Vail, Twin Lakes, Breckenridge, & Buena Vista.
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